Susan Tolsky (1943–2022), “Here Come the Brides” star

Susan Tolsky was a character actress best known for starring in TV’s “Here Come the Brides.”

Daniel Smith (1932–2022), last known living child of an enslaved American

Daniel Smith was believed to have been the last living child of a formerly enslaved American.

Julie Powell (1973–2022), food writer known for “Julie & Julia”

Julie Powell was a food writer known for her blog the Julie/Julia Project about her attempt to cook every recipe in Julia Child’s “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.”   

Patrick Haggerty (1944–2022), pioneering gay country musician   

Patrick Haggerty was a pioneering gay country musician who founded Lavender Country, believed to be the first openly gay country band.

Robin Sylvester (1950–2022), RatDog bassist 

Robin Sylvester was a longtime bass player with the jam band RatDog which was formed by original Grateful Dead member Bob Weir.

D.H. Peligro (1959–2022), Dead Kennedys drummer 

D.H. Peligro was the longtime drummer for the legendary punk rock band the Dead Kennedys.

Gerald Stern (1925–2022), award-winning poet

Gerald Stern was a poet who won a National Book Award in 1998 for his collection “This Time: New and Selected Poems.”

Vince Dooley (1932–2022), legendary former Georgia football coach   

Vince Dooley was the winningest football coach at the University of Georgia who led them to a National Championship in 1980.

Geraldine Hunt (1945–2022), “Can’t Fake the Feeling” singer

Geraldine Hunt was an R&B singer who had a disco hit in 1980 with “Can’t Fake the Feeling.”

Hannah Pick-Goslar (1928–2022), Holocaust survivor and friend of Anne Frank

Hannah Pick-Goslar was one of best friends and was often mentioned in her famous diary.

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935–2022), “Great Balls of Fire” rock 'n' roll pioneer

Jerry Lee Lewis was a singer and pianist who pioneered rock n’ roll with hits including “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin' On” and “Great Balls of Fire.”

Michael Kopsa (1956–2022), “Fringe” actor and anime voice artist

Michael Kopsa was an actor in TV shows including “Fringe,” “Stargate SG-1,” and “Mobile Suit Gundam.”

Jules Bass (1935–2022), “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” producer

Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin Jr. created the legendary animation company Rankin/Bass known for the holiday specials “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Frosty the Snowman.”  

Vanilla Beane (1919–2022), iconic hatmaker

Vanilla Beane was known as “DC’s Hat Lady” for the ionic hats she made for generations of the capitol’s women.

John Jay Osborn Jr. (1945–2022), “The Paper Chase” author

John Jay Osborn Jr. was a lawyer and author who wrote the best-selling novel “The Paper Chase.”

Don Edwards (2022), acclaimed cowboy singer   

Don Edwards was an acclaimed cowboy singer known for his knowledge of the old west as well as his music.

Ashton Carter (1954–2022), former Defense Secretary under President Obama

Ashton Carter was the Defense Secretary under President Obama from 2015 until 2017.

Dietrich Mateschitz (1944–2022), Red Bull co-founder

Dietrich Mateschitz was an Austrian billionaire who co-founded the energy drink company Red Bull and was the owner of the Red Bull Formula One Racing Team.

Zuri Craig (2022), “America’s Got Talent” finalist

Zuri Craig was a singer who made it to the finals of season 10 on “America’s Got Talent.”    

Lucy Simon (1940–2022), Broadway composer and singer   

Lucy Simon  was an acclaimed Broadway composer and singer who sang with her sister Carly Simon as the Simon Sisters in the 1960s.

Joanna Simon (1936–2022), opera singer and TV correspondent   

Joanna Simon was an acclaimed opera singer and an Emmy-winning arts reporter for PBS’s “MacNeil-Lehrer News Hour.”

Ron Masak (1936–2022), Sheriff Metzger on “Murder, She Wrote” 

Ron Masak was a longtime character actor probably best known for his role as Sheriff Metzger on the TV series “Murder, She Wrote.”  

Charley Trippi (1921–2022), oldest living Pro Football Hall of Famer

Charley Trippi was a Pro Football Hall of Famer who won the 1947 NFL Championship with the Chicago Cardinals.

María Salud Ramírez Caballero (1913–2022), called the “Real Life Mamá Coco”

María Salud Ramírez Caballero was a Mexican matriarch who became well known late in life for her resemblance to the character Mamá Coco in the Pixar animated film “Coco.”

James McDivitt (1929–2022), NASA astronaut who led first U.S. spacewalk mission

James McDivitt was a NASA astronaut who commanded the Gemini 4 and Apollo 9 missions.

Charles Sherrod (1937–2022), civil rights leader

Charles Sherrod was a civil rights leader who co-founded the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC).

Noel Duggan (1949–2022), founding member of Irish band Clannad 

Noel Duggan was an Irish musician who was a founding member of the family folk band Clannad.

Ted White (1925–2022), stuntman and Jason Voorhees actor

Ted White was a stuntman and actor who played Jason Voorhees in “Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.”

Joyce Sims (1959–2022), “Come into My Life” singer

Joyce Sims was an R&B singer who had an international hit in 1987 with “Come into My Life.”

Bruce Sutter (1953–2022), Hall of Fame pitcher

Bruce Sutter was a Baseball Hall of Fame reliever who won the Cy Young award in 1979. 0

Robbie Coltrane (1950–2022), played Hagrid in “Harry Potter” series

Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor who played the loveable half-giant Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” film series.

Lucious Jackson (1941–2022), former Philadelphia 76ers star 

Lucious Jackson was a former NBA all-star with the Philadelphia 76ers who helped them win the 1967 NBA championship.

Mike Schank (1966–2022), “American Movie” star

Mike Schank was a guitarist and the affable costar of the 1999 documentary “American Movie.”

Ann Flood (1932–2022), longtime “Edge of Night” star

Ann Flood was an actress who starred on “The Edge of Night” as Nancy Pollock Carr for 22 years.

Willie Spence (1999–2022), “American Idol” season 19 runner-up

Willie Spence was a singer who was the runner-up on season 19 of “American Idol.”

Anita Kerr (1927–2022), backup singer for Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison

Anita Kerr was the leader of the Anita Kerr Singers, who sang backup for country superstars including and as well as recording their own music.

Angela Lansbury (1925–2022), “Murder, She Wrote” star

Angela Lansbury was an actress whose career spanned stage, screen and television and included a long-running star turn on TV's “Murder, She Wrote.” She was a five-time Tony Award winner who was nominated for three Academy Awards and won six Golden Globes.

Michael Callan (1935–2022), “West Side Story,” “Cat Ballou” star

Michael Callan was an actor who originated the role of Riff in “West Side Story” on Broadway and starred opposite Jane Fonda in “Cat Ballou.”

Art Laboe (1925–2022), legendary “Oldies but Goodies” DJ

Art Laboe was a legendary DJ known for coining the phrase “Oldies but Goodies,” and who was among the first to play Black and Latin music.  

Robert Toll (1940–2022), co-founder of Toll Brothers homebuilders

Robert Toll was the co-founder and former CEO of Toll Brothers, the luxury homebuilding company.

Austin Stoker (1930–2022), “Assault on Precinct 13” star

Austin Stoker was an actor who starred in movies including John Carpenter’s “Assault on Precinct 13.”

Eileen Ryan (1927–2022), actress and mother of Sean Penn

Eileen Ryan was an actress who appeared on “The Twilight Zone” and “Little House on the Prairie,” and who was the mother of actor Sean Penn.

Ivy Jo Hunter (1940–2022), unsung Motown songwriter 

Ivy Jo Hunter was an unsung Motown songwriter and musician who wrote hits for Martha and the Vandellas, the Isley Brothers, and the Four Tops.

Lenny Lipton (1940–2022), “Puff the Magic Dragon” lyricist

Lenny Lipton wrote the poem that became the lyrics to “Puff the Magic Dragon,” and he was a pioneer of 3D filmmaking.

Sara Lee (1992–2022), former “WWE Tough Enough” winner  

Sara Lee was a professional wrestler who won season six of the reality wrestling competition “WWE Tough Enough.”

Jody Miller (1941–2022), “Queen of the House” country singer

Jody Miller was a country singer known for her 1965 hit, “Queen of the House.”

Judy Tenuta (1949–2022), standup comedy’s “Love Goddess”

Judy Tenuta was a comedian and actress who played the accordion in her act and called herself “The Love Goddess.”

Kim Jung Gi (1975–2022), influential comic book artist

Kim Jung Gi was a South Korean comic book artist known for creating large drawings for live audiences.

Tiffany Jackson (1985–2022), WNBA star and coach

Tiffany Jackson was a WNBA star and coach who played for teams including the New York Liberty and Tulsa Shock.